Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GX1
- Successor is Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2010
Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and E90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GX7 was unveiled 3 years after the E90 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX7 grades vs the E90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Pentax E90
GX7 | E90 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 47 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic GX7
E90 | GX7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax E90
GX7 | E90 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX7 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GX7 against the E90.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and E90 is 81 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX7 and E90.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX7 will render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger GX7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-11-07 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 6cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,765k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 lbs) | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 718 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,000 | $100 |